John Henry Comstock Graduate Student Awards Grant

John Henry Comstock Graduate Student Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Entomological Society of America (ESA)
Amount: US $100
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Summary

The John Henry Comstock Graduate Student Awards, sponsored by the Entomological Society of America (ESA), recognize one graduate student from each ESA Branch. These awards aim to foster interest in entomology at the graduate level and encourage attendance at the ESA Annual Meeting. Recipients receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the meeting, a $100 cash prize, and a certificate, promoting scholarly engagement within the entomology community.

Overview

About ESA The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is the largest organization in the world serving the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and individuals in related disciplines. Founded in 1889, ESA has nearly 7,000 members affiliated with educational institutions, health agencies, private industry, and government. Members are researchers, teachers, extension service personnel, administrators, marketing representatives, research technicians, consultants, students, pest management professionals, and hobbyists. ESA is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit professional society governed by a board comprised of members. The headquarters office is located in Annapolis, Maryland. ESA publishes eight internationally acclaimed journals that provide unsurpassed coverage of the broad science of entomology, as well as American Entomologist, a colorful, quarterly magazine. The premier event of the Society is its Annual Meeting. Each year approximately 3,500 entomologists and other scientists gather to exchange scientific information. A program of symposia, conferences, submitted papers, and continuing education seminars provides attendees the opportunity to hear and present research results. The meeting also provides a chance to interact informally with peers and prospective employers. John Henry Comstock Graduate Student Awards These six awards are given to one graduate student from each ESA Branch to promote interest in entomology at the graduate level and to stimulate interest in attending the ESA Annual Meeting.  Each award consists of an all-expenses-paid trip to the meeting, a $100 cash prize, and a certificate. Expenses paid include reimbursed airfare, free hotel arrangements, free meeting registration, and a per diem allowance. These annual awards are presented during the ESA Annual Meeting. Nomination Process Each ESA Branch has its own selection criteria for these awards. Please inquire directly with the respective Branch Award requirements.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students members are eligible to compete for this award in one Branch only. ESA Branches are only allowed to nominate for this award. In order to win at the ESA national level; you must win at the branch level first. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Members can only submit in one Branch each year.